If found guilty of aggravated battery, the most serious charge, he could be sentenced to as many as five years in prison.

Matthews pleaded not guilty to the charges Tuesday and was released on a $20,000 personal recognizance bond so he can undergo treatment for undisclosed issues. His next court appearance is Aug. 1.

According to court records, police went to the couple’s apartment June 8 after the victim called 911 and said her husband had pushed and bit her.

Police said the victim had bite marks on her cheek and shoulder, a bloody lower lip and bruises on her back. Also, the victim told police her arms hurt from being held down on the bed.

The victim said her husband called her from a neighbor’s apartment and asked for food. She said she told him no because she’s pregnant and already was in bed.

Matthews came home, entered the apartment by breaking open the door, held the victim down on the bed with his arms, slapped her and bit her, police said. He also put her in a headlock and pulled hair from her head.

The victim fought back and the struggle continued on the floor, police said, but Matthews put the victim in a headlock again and held her down on the bed.

Police found Matthews at an undisclosed location and said he was intoxicated. Matthews told police his wife bit his finger because he “may have been holding her too tight.” He confirmed that she’s pregnant.